Legal updates
Here you’ll find the latest news from Nuddleman Law Firm, PC.
3 Changes Further Restricting Employee Non-Compete Agreements
Employee non-compete agreements have long been a subject of debate, balancing the interests of employers in protecting their trade secrets and businesses against the rights of employees to seek employment freely. In California, recent legislative changes have further...
Understanding Reproductive Loss Leave: SB 848 Explained
California recently passed SB 848, effective January 1, 2024, introducing a significant development in employment law. This bill mandates Reproductive Loss Leave, aimed at supporting employees facing the emotional and physical toll of reproductive loss events. Here’s...
Criminal History and Changes to California’s Ban-the-Box Law
The landscape of employment laws and regulations, especially about criminal history inquiries, has seen significant shifts in recent times. California's Fair Chance Act stands as a prominent example, aiming to provide individuals with criminal records a fair...
Is Your Workplace Violence Policy Up To Date?
Governor Newsome increased worker protection laws when he signed SB 553 into law. Effective July 1, 2024, employers must comply with several new obligations, such as: developing and implementing a workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) either as a standalone...
The Soundtrack of a Hostile Work Environment: Analyzing the Sharp v. S&S Activewear Appellate Court Decision
Introduction: They say that music has the power to move us, but what happens when the melodies in the workplace become the source of tension and discomfort? In a recent appellate court decision, Sharp v. S&S Activewear, the issue of music in the workplace takes...
Training and Seminars
This has been, and will continue to be, a busy month for trainings and seminars for me. I was happy to provide the required 2-hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training to the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance members earlier this month. All employers with 5 or more...
Preventing Sexual Harassment
Does sexual harassment prevention training prevent sexual harassment? Sexual harassment is a widespread issue in the workplace and has detrimental effects on both the individual and the organization. The prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace has prompted...
Effective Management of Employees: Understanding the Importance of Discipline and Performance
As a manager or supervisor, managing people is one of the most critical skills you can possess. Effective management can enhance work morale, prevent legal issues, and foster a productive work environment. Managing people involves a variety of tasks, such as providing...
New Employment Laws for 2023 Part 2 of 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our October review of the end-of-year employment measures signed by the Governor. In the prior article we discussed new leave requirements and health and safety rules that will likely require updates to company handbooks. This installment covers...
New Employment Laws for 2023 Part 1 of 2
It’s that time of year again! With October comes the annual slew of bills passed by the Governor. This year, Governor Newsom signed into law a host of new and revised labor and employment laws. There’s so much packed into the new bills that this will be a two-part...